close quarters
Example Sentences
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The post-match operation was observed at close quarters by Newcastle stewards and senior staff.
From BBC
Harteveldt said these close quarters often lead to altercations on flights.
From Los Angeles Times
But after the birth of her first son, the discomfort of staying in such close quarters outweighed the benefits of free accommodations.
From MarketWatch
“I took it with a grain of salt,” said Annie Gaines, 53, of Brooklyn, who still wears a mask when in close quarters with other people.
From New York Times
As his parents listened to Radio Luxembourg downstairs, the sound traveled through the wooden beams of their close quarters, sparking his imagination.
From New York Times
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